Christ umc events

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Christ UMC has many events! Just a few examples include monthly small group gatherings, quarterly blood drives, and our large annual events like Vacation Bible Camp and the Santa Breakfast. If you are hoping to register for an event, get more information about something, or just get a snapshot of what we're doing in the next few weeks, you are in the right place!


If you are looking to volunteer or assist with an event, please visit the Volunteer Sign Ups page.


If there is an event you are looking for that seems to be missing, registration may not be open yet. You can always call 215-855-1643 or email the church office to get more information.

  • Please consider joining us for a series of events to celebrate our 150th Anniversary! To see the updated list of special events, please click here.  If you would like more information about any of these events, please contact the church office.

  • The Souderton Main Street Food Crawl is back and supporting the Bean Bag Food Program! Sunday, September 28th, 3:00–6:00 PM, grab your friends, bring your appetite, and get ready to munch and sip your way through downtown Souderton–all while supporting the Bean Bag Food Program! You'll enjoy everything from barbecue and ice cream to popcorn, quesadillas, and even chicken and waffles.


    Only 175 tickets available–don’t miss out! Tickets are $60 per person. Buy your tickets here! Raffle basket tickets will be available for purchase on site at Broad Theater and Branch Creek, where winners will be announced.

  • On Wednesday, October 1st, we'll begin our next 13-week GriefShare cycle. GriefShare is designed for those mourning the loss of a loved one; a spouse, a child, a parent, a close friend. Each week we'll meet from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. We will view a video, and discuss both the video and daily exercises. You will have the opportunity to share with others who are grieving, others who understand what you are going through.  


    Registration fee is $20; it covers all 13 weeks, and includes your copy of the GriefShare workbook. Scholarships are available. You are welcome to begin attending the GriefShare group at any session. Each is “self-contained,” so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. You will be able to continue with GriefShare through the next 13-week cycle and view any of the videos you have not seen. Registration can be found at this link.

  • Our Tuesday morning short-term Bible study will be resuming in the fall! We will be meeting from 10 AM - 12 PM in fellowship hall beginning October 7th through November 11th! We will be studying Andy Stanley’s “Follow.” You can purchase this on your own, or place an order through the church office. Orders should be submitted by Sept. 16th. Please sign up at the SignUpGenius by Sept. 16th.

  • It’s Fall! Leaves are changing colors! There’s a crisp breeze! It’s time to go outside. The Friendly Seniors Group will have lunch at 11:30 AM at the So Much to Give Inclusive Café in the Cedars shopping center at 3401 West Skippack Pike in Cedars on Wednesday, October 15th. This fairly new restaurant has a warm and cozy setting that employs people with special needs.


    Following lunch let’s take a short ride up Rt. 73 (about 4 miles) to Ott’s Exotic Plants and Greenhouse at 861 Gravel Pike, Schwenksville and see their beautiful, grand mound of flowering chrysanthemums. Simply gorgeous in the Fall Colors. You can view the mound outside and then enter the greenhouse and browse at your leisure free of charge.


    If you plan to join us, please sign up on Sign Up Genius or the paper sign up in the lobby at church by October 12th so that we can give the Café a count for their set up. See you soon! For questions contact Barb Gingrich or Nancy Shane.


  • It's time to start thinking about Trunk or Treat! Our 10th annual Trunk or Treat will be Sunday, October 19th from 4-5:30 PM. Check out the Google form here to see the many ways you can get involved.


    Car hosts can arrive between 3:00--3:30 PM to set up. As simple or as elaborate as you like--we just ask a car, some candy (around 200 pieces), and a friendly face! (Chair recommended but not required!) We are going to group our scarier cars together this year, if we have any, just so families can avoid them if they would like!


    Car hosts generally provide their own candy or trinkets to hand out. We have extra candy if you run out so that you can keep handing out candy. If you would like to host a car but can't provide your own candy, just let me know, and we can supply that to you.

    Please fill out the form and submit it by Wednesday, October 8th.


    This event is open to the entire community, so make sure to tell FRAN (your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors!) to join us for Trunk or Treat! No registration required to attend, just show up!

  • All women of Christ UMC as well as friends and neighbors are welcome to attend a weekend of rest and renewal at camp Gretna Glen. The retreat is a way to foster fellowship among women who desire to grow closer to God. The theme of the retreat will be From Wonderful to Woeful: Women of the Bible. Each session will focus on a different woman of the Bible and how her story might impact our faith. This year the leadership team includes: Jen Hopple, Marge Kramer, Jeanmarie Loss, Pam Nicholson, Diana Ricci, and Pastor Tawny. We always appreciate extra help, so if you are interested in assisting with a small piece of the retreat, please reach out to let us know!


    The retreat will be held at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center from the evening of Friday, November 7th through lunch on Sunday, November 9th. Visit this page for more info (including a schedule) and to register!

  • The 14th Annual Men’s Retreat will be held at Camp Innabah for a 4-part program inspired by Adam Hamilton’s Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It. Phil Newcomer–attorney, life-long Methodist, preacher’s kid, Christ Servant Minister, and member of Jarrettown UMC (where his wife, Dorry, serves as the pastor!)–will be leading the weekend for all to learn how the example of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, can ignite a new flame of faith within all.


    Prices: $155 (2 Nights/5 Meals), $135 (1 Night/3 Meals), or $75 (Sat. Day/2 Meals)


    Contact Ed Hartmann to register: 215-896-3399 or edhart3399@gmail.com